World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Arthur W. Crandall
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Marion County, Kansas
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Buddy
STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA. KILLED IN MAJOR BATTLE AT TOR RIVER IN DUTCH NEW GUINEA ON MAY 31, 1944. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH 1 ARROWHEAD, 1 SILVER AND 1 BRONZE STAR, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.